exact
adjective
strictly accurate or correct.
exacts
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present tense formof exact (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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That all-important cold chain exacts a cost from growers and distributors as well.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
The problem with this conception is the opportunity cost it exacts on the American reading public.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
The Magic City exacts a premium for the privilege.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
She’s pursuing her medical education in America, which exacts a more drastic form of loss, but Iranian existence for women is a quagmire of contradictions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2025
Running wide around turns offers the best chance of clear sailing but exacts a high price in extra distance the horse has to cover.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
